WELCOME HOME! 251 3rd Avenue is a unique, 2439 square foot brick single nestled in the heart of Phoenixville. This American Four-Square home dates from 1915 and incorporates much of the Craftsman style of this era. Architectural details abound throughout this home with most of the handcrafted woodwork intact, beginning with the original flagstone sidewalk, picket post fence and wide porch steps that lead up to a wrap-around porch. California shutters adorn every window on the 1st and 2nd floors. Step back in time to a spacious Foyer with a stunning chestnut stairway, split stairs, a stained-glass window in the landing and steps down into the kitchen. A new half-bath has been added in the Foyer and blends in perfectly with an original door and baseboards. Finished wood floors flow into the Formal Living Room with original pocket doors that actually work! The bright, Formal Dining Room has a door that opens out onto the spacious back porch. Charm & character galore in this fabulous kitchen with its clever mix of original & new. An original floor-to-ceiling cupboard and enameled double sink is highlighted by custom slate countertops, glass-doored hanging cupboards and stainless-steel appliances. Check out the GE Cafe, dual fuel, five burner gas stove that has two electric ovens! Another door leads out onto the back porch, the perfect spot for morning coffee. What a treat awaits on the second floor! Four bedrooms, one on each corner with light streaming in through two oversized windows in each room and original wood floors and trim. The hall bath is charming and features a vintage, claw-foot tub which is perfect for showering and soaking. An original stained-glass window provides privacy and elegance. A surprise awaits as you travel up the turned staircase to the third floor! An unexpected gem: three dormers with large windows make this space expansive and well-lit with nooks and crannies galore. The 5th bedroom is a room that everyone will want to claim as their own while the next room is perfect for a home office, playroom, TV center, arts & craft studio: your imagination is the limit! Curl up with a book and enjoy the cozy window seat. High ceilings & brightly painted accents provide a comfortable work space in the full basement with plenty of storage. There is a newer gas boiler, indirect gas hot water heater and 200-amp electric service. The washer and dryer are conveniently located next to the laundry tub. Steps from the basement lead up into the backyard which is completely fenced and private. A hand-crafted picket fence surrounds the front and sides while the backyard makes use of taller fencing to accent the flower beds and provide privacy to the park-like setting. A magnificent American Magnolia tree provides shade year-round. The back porch provides the perfect perch to enjoy this private oasis while an adjacent cedar deck and newer flagstone patio offer plenty of outdoor entertaining options. Newer brick walkways are in place throughout the property and a custom cedar garden wall provides a beautiful focal point and additional privacy in this rear garden sanctuary. Although improvements have been made, the original architectural features have been preserved. Newer upgrades include: Central air-conditioning on all three levels; gas heater and indirect, gas hot water heating system; professionally insulated exterior walls and roof; 200-amp electric service; floors and stairway refinished; Cedar closets in two bedrooms; Patio; Brick walkways. The walkability to eclectic downtown Phoenixville is just one of the features that have attracted people to move to this Classic Town. it's all here: Reeves Park, Phoenixville Library, Colonial Theatre, Brew pubs, fine dining, pizzerias, bike shops, ice cream parlors. All this & more, right in your own back yard. Hurry to make this your new home!